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Friday, August 26, 2016

Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Jakarta

Set to be the
Highest Hotel in Indonesia with the Sky Lobby Situated on the 52nd Floor, The
Westin Jakarta will bring the Brand’s Inspiring Well-Being Initiatives to the
Country’s Capital

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels
& Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the opening of The Westin
Jakarta, marking the first Westin hotel in Jakarta August 26, 2016. Owned by PT
Wahana Nusantara a part of Gama Corporation, the opening of the hotel is set to
bring the Westin brand’s inspired and innovative wellness initiatives to the
capital city of Indonesia.

“We are thrilled to debut the Westin brand to
Indonesia’s capital,” said Vincent Ong, Senior Director, Brand Management,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific. “With the brand’s focus on the
bringing the pillars of well-being to life and commitment to ensure our guests
leave feeling than they first arrive, we are confident the opening of the hotel
will resonate strongly with the local Jakarta community and guests visiting
from around the world.”

Slated to be the highest hotel in Indonesia, The Westin
Jakarta occupies floors 50 to 69 of the mixed- used Gama Tower, boasting 272
well-appointed guestrooms and suites with uninterrupted views of the city.
Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), one of the world’s leading
hospitality interior design firms, the hotel’s interior design was inspired by
natural, organic forms and textures that interpret the landscape and are
translated throughout the hotel through dynamic patterns and materials.
Illustrated through the chandeliers and artwork, the hotel’s contemporary
design features contextual elements, including traditional Indonesian motifs
and Ikat patterns in the metal screens.

“The Westin Jakarta will provide a restorative retreat
in the heart of the bustling city with genuine service complemented with the
Westin signature well-being offerings that will fuel and energize our guests’
every move,” Arun Kumar, General Manager, The Westin Jakarta, adds.

To amplify the guest experience, four unique dining
venues serve a variety of culinary options alongside the brand’s nutrient-rich
and delicious SuperFoodsRxTM menus. Seasonal Tastes, the all- day dining
restaurant, presents buffet and a la carte options featuring local and
international cuisine with 7 live cooking stations. Guests can also enjoy
nutritious treats and a gourmet cup of coffee on the go Daily Treats. Set to be
a game-changer for Jakarta dining scene is Henshin, perched on the top three
floors of the building, the restaurant features Nikkei Cuisine with
Japanese-Peruvian Flavors prepared by a specialty chef as well as a rooftop
alfresco bar featuring Crafted at Westin TM program, the brand’s signature
beverage program that features a fresh selection of expertly mixed cocktails
infused with natural ingredients and local flavors.

With the brand’s mission to be a partner in their
guests’ well-being, The Westin Jakarta features an idyllic spa as well as a
Westin WORKOUT® fitness studio boasting state-of-the-art exercise equipment
from world-class brands in an open, airy and well-designed space. The hotel
will also offer Westin’s Gear Lending program in partnership with New Balance®,
allowing guests to pack light and stay fit with New Balance shoes and clothing
for guests to use during their stay.

The Westin Jakarta also features a banquet area perched
on the top few levels of the hotel with a 200 guest capacity with breathtaking
360 degree sweeping views of Jakarta city. For events and weddings, the hotel
offers 3,000 square meters of function rooms including the Java Ballroom on the
Ground floor with a maximum capacity 1,500 guests.

Westin Hotels & Resorts, a leader in wellness and hospitality
for more than a decade, lives its philosophy “For a Better You TM” through the
Westin Well-being Movement’s six pillars: Feel Well, Work Well, Move Well, Eat
Well, Sleep Well and Play Well. At more than 200 hotels and resorts in nearly
40 countries and territories, guests can experience offerings that include the
iconic Heavenly® Bed, Run WESTIN TM and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance®,
delicious and nutritious Super Foods Rx TM, the innovative work space Tangent, Westin
Weekend signature experiences, and Heavenly Bath and Heavenly Spa. Westin is
proud to offer Starwood Preferred Guest®, the industry’s leading loyalty
program. To learn more, visit starwoodhotels.com/westin.

The Westin Jakarta is situated strategically in
Kuningan central business district, 45 minutes by car from the International
Soekarno-Hatta Airport, an ideal location for business travelers. Guest can
enjoy nearby shopping malls as well as the Jakarta iconic National Monument as
a destination for tourists.